Dead Animal Removal in Raleigh, NC
Locating and removing dead animals from walls, attics, crawl spaces, and yards with full odor control.
Professional Dead Animal Removal in the Triangle
A dead animal in a wall void, attic, or crawl space produces an odor that no air freshener will cover, and it draws flies and dermestid beetles into the living space. The only real solution is to find the carcass and remove it.
Locating the source is the hard part of this job. Our technicians use a systematic search of wall voids, joist bays, ductwork, and crawl space areas, with minimally invasive access so repair is straightforward afterwards.
Once removed, we treat the area, address the insects the carcass attracted, and then find and seal the opening the animal used so it does not happen again.
Signs You Need Dead Animal Removal
- A strong, sweet, decaying odor that gets worse in warm weather
- Clusters of flies or beetles at one interior wall or ceiling area
- A staining spot appearing on drywall or ceiling
- Odor concentrated near an HVAC vent or one specific room
- Recent rodent or wildlife activity that suddenly went quiet
Our Dead Animal Removal Process
- 1
Locate
A systematic search of the structure to pinpoint the carcass with the least invasive access possible.
- 2
Remove and dispose
Safe removal and proper disposal in accordance with local requirements.
- 3
Treat
Sanitizing, enzyme treatment of the contaminated area, and control of the flies and beetles the carcass attracted.
- 4
Prevent
Identification and sealing of the entry point that allowed the animal in.
What Is Included
Location of the carcass in walls, attics, crawl spaces, or ductwork
Removal and proper disposal
Sanitizing and enzyme based odor treatment
Insect control related to the carcass
Entry point sealing so it does not recur
Dead Animal Removal FAQs
How long will the smell last if I do nothing?
Depending on the size of the animal and the temperature, several weeks to a few months. Removal is faster and far less unpleasant.
Do you have to cut the wall open?
Sometimes a small access opening is needed. We keep it as small and as inconspicuous as possible and can repair it.
Will the flies go away on their own?
They subside after the carcass is removed and the area is treated, which is why we handle both in the same visit.
Do you handle dead animals in the yard?
Yes, including yards, decks, crawl spaces, and pools.
Where We Provide Dead Animal Removal
We provide dead animal removal throughout Wake, Durham, Orange, and Johnston counties, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Garner, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Knightdale, Wake Forest, Wendell, Rolesville, and Clayton. See the full service area.